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Food Co-op & Cafe

Check out our Collingwood Food Co-op and Cafe | An active community space where cooks, coordinators, volunteers and customers support ethical food production and choose waste reducing alternatives.
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A history of achievements

Since 1973 radical activists have been affecting real change under the banner of Friends of the Earth.
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Forests: restoration & climate resilience, beyond logging.

FoE’s Forests Collective is responding to emerging climate threats to Victoria’s ecosystems and biodiversity. Our Alpine campaign has highlighted the risk of ecological collapse in alpine ash forests and snow gum woodlands,...
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Act on Climate

Act on Climate is organising alongside community members across Victoria to design place-based climate adaptation initiatives that centre climate justice outcomes. AoC continues to campaign for adequate, ongoing state-government funding for proactive...
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Energy Justice

Energy Justice is about the future we want to see beyond fossil fuels: a socially just energy system that serves communities and the environment instead of corporate profit.
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Nuclear-Free Collective

Australia is the third biggest uranium miner in the world. By joining forces with Traditional Custodians, we can stop the toxic nuclear chain at the source and protect people and the environment.
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Strzelecki Koala Action Team

Australia's iconic koala is in serious trouble. But communities are taking action to safeguard Victorian koala populations through research, surveys and mapping.
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Sustainable Cities

Public Transport is for Everyone. A fast, frequent, and connected electric bus network would connect our communities to the vital services we all rely on, without the need for a car!
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Yes2Renewables

Australia’s ageing coal and gas plants are fuelling the climate crisis. But a rapid transition to 100% renewable energy will cut polluting greenhouse gas emissions and create thousands of good jobs.
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Coalition fuel reduction policy risks runaway fire

October 19, 2026

The Shadow Minister for Public Land Management, Melina Bath, has announced the Coalition’s fuel reduction policy ahead of the November Victorian election. As expected, the Nationals have opted to pursue a percentage target, citing the Bushfires Royal Commission as saying that at least five...

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MEDIA RELEASE: POWER TO THE PEOPLE: Victorians demand state candidates sign 'Cheaper Power Pledge' to slash bills and fast-track renewables

October 16, 2026

October 15, 2026   In a significant sign of support for reducing household energy bills and advancing the clean energy transition, Friends of the Earth and Environment Victoria have today congratulated more than 50 Victorian state election candidates who have stepped up to sign...

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Friends of the Earth Melb news Oct 2026

October 13, 2026

In October news, forest reserved in Strzelecki ranges, Koalathon 2026, FoE Melb AGM, Act on Climate music & poetry fundraiser, adaptation, offshore wind and transmission lines surveys, mineral mines versus farming & environment, Better Buses campaign update & event, don't frack action, plus more!

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